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DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process on stage.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process that relies on live performance.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process on stage.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process that relies on live performance.
Film
fromBustle
34 minutes ago

The World Yearns For Amanda Seyfried In More Musicals

Amanda Seyfried is actively seeking musical roles and will star in Lin-Manuel Miranda's upcoming film Octet.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Naked puppets! Having sex! Lusty, foul-mouthed musical Avenue Q is back

Avenue Q is revived to celebrate its 20th anniversary, addressing real-world issues with humor and puppetry for a new generation.
Television
fromEsquire
8 hours ago

O-T Fagbenle Has No Bounds

O-T Fagbenle's unexpected journey from a nomadic childhood to a successful acting career showcases his range and ambition in the entertainment industry.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

Curator-Led Tour of The Prince of Homburg

An exhibition explores themes of freedom, repression, desire, and the queer body, offering an intimate experience with the artwork.
Writing
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

A professional auctioneer's tips for commanding the room

Lydia Fenet becomes the first female Principal Auctioneer for a major car company, showcasing her confidence and expertise in a traditionally male-dominated field.
#broadway
fromVulture
1 day ago
NYC music

C'est Absurde, In the Best Possible Way: Titanique

Broadway's current season celebrates queer culture through vibrant productions like Titanique and Rocky Horror Show, showcasing defiance and joy amidst challenges.
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago
NYC music

Broadway review: Paris is purring in Cats: The Jellicle Ball ()

The revival of Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway reinvigorates the musical, transforming its inherent strangeness into a celebratory experience.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 day ago

C'est Absurde, In the Best Possible Way: Titanique

Broadway's current season celebrates queer culture through vibrant productions like Titanique and Rocky Horror Show, showcasing defiance and joy amidst challenges.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

Broadway review: Paris is purring in Cats: The Jellicle Ball ()

The revival of Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway reinvigorates the musical, transforming its inherent strangeness into a celebratory experience.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I was a professional fairy. The kids made the job magical but the adults could be a nightmare

Children's entertainers gain insights into child behavior and parental dynamics, revealing early personality traits and social interactions.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Walking Shadow by Greg Doran review Shakespeare's healing power

The book combines Antony Sher's dying diaries and Greg Doran's quest to find Shakespeare's First Folio copies, reflecting on love and loss.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 3 weeks

"It seems to be something we can't avoid"

The creative industry faces challenges for juniors due to budget cuts and AI replacing entry-level roles, threatening the future talent pipeline.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

"Blue Heron" Is an Exalted Drama of Troubled Childhood

The point of cinematic realism is the inner life, and the miracle of movies is their power to portray subjectivity, though few filmmakers manage to attain that power—even despite their best efforts.
Independent films
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

CoHo: Clowning and a whole lot more * Oregon ArtsWatch

CoHo hasn't just survived, it has thrived and is ascending, and that is largely thanks to the foundation that Cuomo... laid with the young artists who have come up after him.
Portland
Arts
from48 hills
5 days ago

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay - 48 hills

The Bay Area performing arts scene offers bright spots amidst current challenges, highlighting productions that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Bold Italic
3 days ago

Nothing Good Happens in the Woods at the Ballet.

La Sylphide features a simple story of love and betrayal, showcasing classic ballet elements and enchanting performances.
Humor
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a type of person who becomes the funniest one in every room and the loneliest one in every car ride home. The humor isn't hiding sadness. It's redirecting attention so skillfully that nobody ever thinks to ask the comedian a real question. - Silicon Canals

Humor often masks emotional struggles, as those who use it to deflect may be the least comfortable expressing their true feelings.
Cocktails
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

An immersive gin wonderland comes to NYC courtesy of Hendrick's and the 'Sleep No More' folks

Hendrick's is hosting an immersive theater experience called 'Anotherland' in the West Village featuring cocktails and surreal performances.
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
6 days ago

Copenhagen - Hampstead Theatre Review

Copenhagen reflects on the historical and ethical implications of nuclear fission and the atomic bomb through the lens of a 1941 meeting between two physicists.
SF music
fromThe Bold Italic
5 days ago

Here's Why You Should See 'Mere Mortals' at SF Ballet

The San Francisco Ballet's cancellation of its performance at the Kennedy Center reflects broader cultural and political tensions in the arts.
Music production
fromPaste Magazine
5 days ago

Meet EXO-TECH: An improvisational collective in NYC

EXO-TECH is a collective of musicians led by Sophia Brous and Kimbra, blending diverse styles in a vibrant live performance setting.
#hamlet
Film
fromVulture
2 hours ago

Of Course Hamlet Is Everywhere Right Now

New adaptations of Hamlet creatively reinterpret iconic elements, showcasing the play's versatility through various modern contexts and performances.
London music
fromInverse
4 days ago

25 Years Later, Shakespeare's Most Popular Revenge Epic Gets An Intoxicating Makeover

Riz Ahmed's adaptation of Hamlet emphasizes experiencing the play rather than just reading it, akin to listening to rap music.
Film
fromVulture
2 hours ago

Of Course Hamlet Is Everywhere Right Now

New adaptations of Hamlet creatively reinterpret iconic elements, showcasing the play's versatility through various modern contexts and performances.
London music
fromInverse
4 days ago

25 Years Later, Shakespeare's Most Popular Revenge Epic Gets An Intoxicating Makeover

Riz Ahmed's adaptation of Hamlet emphasizes experiencing the play rather than just reading it, akin to listening to rap music.
#opera
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

We want people on the edge of their seats': Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season and the controversies of the last

Oliver Mears outlines the upcoming season at Covent Garden, featuring new productions and the challenges of financial commitments in opera.
Berlin music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Should a School Shooting Be Turned Into Opera?

Opera has long aestheticized human suffering, exemplified by Kaija Saariaho's final work, which transforms a school shooting into a modernist experience.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

We want people on the edge of their seats': Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season and the controversies of the last

Oliver Mears outlines the upcoming season at Covent Garden, featuring new productions and the challenges of financial commitments in opera.
Berlin music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Should a School Shooting Be Turned Into Opera?

Opera has long aestheticized human suffering, exemplified by Kaija Saariaho's final work, which transforms a school shooting into a modernist experience.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
fromInverse
2 days ago

How Ian McKellen Became The Secret Weapon To Steven Soderbergh's Surprising New Heist Movie

"We were filming in London, so we were in our own beds at night. That's not often the case. Middle-earth, you're not in your own bed."
Independent films
#comedy
fromKqed
4 days ago
Humor

Encore: Oakland Comedian Jackie Keliiaa on Pain, Punchlines, and Her 'Good Medicine' | KQED

Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fortune Feimster: The stage was a crate, the sound system was a karaoke machine. No one enjoyed the show'

Don't borrow trouble; focus on the present and handle challenges as they arise.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Alan Piket on Comedy, Discipline, and Building a Career That Lasts

Alan Piket's career in comedy emphasizes honesty, connection, and long-term thinking, blending humor with empathy and resilience.
fromKqed
4 days ago
Humor

Encore: Oakland Comedian Jackie Keliiaa on Pain, Punchlines, and Her 'Good Medicine' | KQED

Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fortune Feimster: The stage was a crate, the sound system was a karaoke machine. No one enjoyed the show'

Don't borrow trouble; focus on the present and handle challenges as they arise.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Alan Piket on Comedy, Discipline, and Building a Career That Lasts

Alan Piket's career in comedy emphasizes honesty, connection, and long-term thinking, blending humor with empathy and resilience.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

"Portland Nice" Is on Full Display in Carol Triffle's Latest Musical Comedy - Portland Mercury

Nice People satirizes performative niceness and racism through humor and conflict between two elderly sisters and a Mexican woman.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
Arts
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Your Therapy Homework: Get to the Theater

Engaging with the arts can enhance psychological and social well-being, supporting mental and physical health.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Comedy night has line-up of autistic performers

I felt a sense of injustice that there were so many talented comics that, through no fault of their own, could not take part in standup comedy and I was determined to address that.
London music
#titanique
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Review | Titanique' hits Broadway, runs aground

Titanique struggles to maintain momentum despite a strong theater season, offering a parody of Titanic through Celine Dion's music but lacking depth and humor.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Titanique review delightfully campy Celine Dion musical shows bigger isn't always better

Titanique is a campy Celine Dion jukebox musical that humorously reimagines Titanic with a zany, self-aware approach.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Review | Titanique' hits Broadway, runs aground

Titanique struggles to maintain momentum despite a strong theater season, offering a parody of Titanic through Celine Dion's music but lacking depth and humor.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Titanique review delightfully campy Celine Dion musical shows bigger isn't always better

Titanique is a campy Celine Dion jukebox musical that humorously reimagines Titanic with a zany, self-aware approach.
History
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

The Drillmaster Staged Reading

The Drillmaster is a comedic play about Baron Von Steuben, a gay founding father who transformed the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Film
fromVulture
5 days ago

James Corden Should Play Jerks More Often

James Corden showcases his acting talent in The Christophers, reminding audiences of his earlier impactful roles, particularly in All or Nothing.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Now is the time': Bob Baker Marionette Theater to make Highland Park its forever home

Bob Baker Marionette Theater has secured a permanent home by purchasing its current location for $5 million, ensuring its future.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The River review slippery Jez Butterworth play remains a headscratcher

The Man is so absorbed in his trout-fishing hobby that he won't stop to watch a sunset with The Woman, even though he has romantically brought her to his remote cabin for the first time.
Writing
Television
fromQueerty
4 days ago

"Crime is really hard!": Dan Levy & Taylor Ortega on the messy road to dark comedy Big Mistakes - Queerty

Dan Levy stars in 'Big Mistakes', a dark family comedy about a gay priest and his sister's descent into organized crime.
Film
fromEsquire
6 days ago

I Hope 'The Studio' Will Roast One of Cinema's Worst Performative Rituals

Long standing ovations at film festivals are criticized as empty gestures that create artificial buzz without genuine appreciation.
Humor
fromInterview Magazine
6 days ago

How Mackenzie Thomas's Tweets Made a Sold-Out Theater Cry

Mackenzie Thomas's performance art blends personal storytelling with digital media, evoking deep emotional responses from the audience.
#theatre
Arts
from48 hills
1 week ago

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see - 48 hills

The experience of attending performances can evoke feelings of isolation and scrutiny, especially for those who stand out in a predominantly different crowd.
Arts
from48 hills
1 week ago

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see - 48 hills

The experience of attending performances can evoke feelings of isolation and scrutiny, especially for those who stand out in a predominantly different crowd.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Miniature Wife review Matthew Macfadyen is wasted in this pointless comedy

Matthew Macfadyen started his career in a 1998 TV film adaptation of Wuthering Heights as Hareton Earnshaw, Heathcliff's whipped dog, and has been giving us brilliant incarnations of beta cucks ever since.
Television
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at the Olivier awards

Paddington: The Musical won seven Olivier awards, including best new musical and best actor in a musical.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

"The Drama" Is One Long Troll

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in a film that explores the fallout of a shocking revelation, sparking significant discourse.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
#theater
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

Jack O'Brien Has Stories About Everyone on Broadway

Jack O'Brien, an acclaimed theater director, embraces acting in his late 80s after being cast in a television role following a friend's death.
NYC music
fromGothamist
1 week ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

Jack O'Brien Has Stories About Everyone on Broadway

Jack O'Brien, an acclaimed theater director, embraces acting in his late 80s after being cast in a television role following a friend's death.
NYC music
fromGothamist
1 week ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

A Drama of Two Masters

A documentary dramatizes the rivalry between British landscape painters Turner and Constable while exploring survival strategies in the age of AI.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
Writing
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

A Play About the Play Becomes the Thing: Hamnet Onstage in D.C.

Maggie O'Farrell's memoir recounts her encounters with death and the intense experience of caring for her ill daughter.
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

Review: Two friends makes a great escape in Mexodus ()

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson create a musical that highlights the historical escape of enslaved Black people to Mexico.
Film
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Actor, director establish 'Trust' going into TheatreWorks production

Director Jeffrey Lo and actor William Thomas Hodgson collaborate effectively through intentional exploration, detailed character work, and a shared commitment to avoiding conventional theatrical choices.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guide #236: Is celebrity casting a cynical marketing stunt or does it help to democratise theatre?

Celebrity casting in UK theatre is increasingly common but faces criticism for overshadowing smaller productions and new talent.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

AI-generated, probabilistic interfaces break traditional deterministic UI design; designers must adopt structured protocols (like A2UI) to ensure stability, continuity, and predictable user workflows.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Public-speaking tips from the experts: what scientists can learn from comics, musicians and actors

Researchers can adopt performers' techniques to make conference talks more engaging, informative, and inspiring, increasing audience energy and professional visibility.
fromMbtn
2 months ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
SF music
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: The Manhattanization of San Francisco stages - 48 hills

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood's proposal to turn Market Street into a theatre arts district with $5 million funding prioritizes commercialized, tourist-friendly entertainment over San Francisco's unique, eclectic theatrical identity.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Feel good this plot is not - 48 hills

Bay Area civic and cultural life is devolving into surreal, corporate-driven spectacles and real dangers that blur satire and genuine threat.
Arts
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Blame Game

Molière's comedies are being revived in contemporary theater to critique cultural elites and prompt self-reflection within arts philanthropy and performance.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Stage predictions for 2026 - 48 hills

Bay Area theatre faces uncertainty from reduced funding, political turmoil, and limited January programming, threatening venues, arts institutions, and future productions.
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Curtain Calls: Stephen King inspiration for improvised Screaming Good Time!' in East Bay

An improvised, audience-driven Stephen King homage delivers strong comedic performances and embraces outrageous suggestions but needs brisker pacing to maintain momentum.
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Adrian Lester returns to London's West End to star in 'Cyrano de Bergerac'

Adrian Lester returns to the West End in Simon Evans' traditional-period Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noël Coward Theatre, June 13–Sept 5.
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Curtain Calls: Unfinished stories come to life in light-hearted comedy Improbable Fiction'

Masquers Playhouse presents Alan Ayckbourn's Improbable Fiction with strong direction, versatile performances, and outstanding costumes that bring imagined stories vividly to life.
Film
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Let me entertain you

Covid-19 pushed entertainment and brands to innovate, shifting releases and creating digital experiences to maintain connection and reach audiences.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

The Sex Lives of Puppets at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Worries, fears, hang-ups, and desires are translated through highly skilled puppetry, as interview scenes cast puppet couples talking about their sex lives. Written by Mark Down of Blind Summit, a cohort of exceptional makers and puppeteers expanding the definition of a puppet, this collaboration with the UK's National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles pulls from real-life conversations to get puppets talking dirty.
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